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How to Sign the Application Forms for a Spain Residency Permit — Step-by-Step Guide 2026

Every application form for the Digital Nomad residency permit requires your personal handwritten signature — and the signing location differs on each form. Signing in the wrong place is one of the most common reasons forms have to be redone. This guide gives you the exact instructions for each document type.

General rules

📋 Three required steps
  • Print the form on a printer
  • Sign with a blue pen — blue ink only, not black
  • Scan and send to us

Forms MI-T and MI-F

Sign below the date, at the very end of the form.

Signature location on the MI-T and MI-F forms — below the date at the end
Forms MI-T and MI-F — sign below the date at the end of the document

Declaración responsable de carecer de antecedentes penales (Self-Declaration of No Criminal Record)

Sign next to the word "Firma" (Signature).

Signature location on the Declaración responsable — next to the word Firma
Declaración responsable — sign next to the word "Firma"

DOCUMENTO DE DESIGNACIÓN DE REPRESENTANTE (Appointment of Representative)

Place your signature inside the designated box.

Signature location on the Documento de Designación — inside the box
Documento de Designación — sign inside the designated box

All other forms

If the form has no designated box and no "Firma" label, sign directly below the body text.

If you are unsure where to sign on a specific form, reach out via WhatsApp (https://wa.me/34603553472) or email hello@espanago.com and we will confirm.

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Common signing mistakes

Blue ink only — black ink is not accepted by Spanish immigration authorities.

Make sure your signature is clear and not smudged before scanning.

Do not use a digital or electronic signature — a handwritten signature is required.

For a full overview of the entire process, see our main Digital Nomad residency permit guide.

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